Declan Creek

'Dez' reigned supreme in 2019 as the overall NRL SuperCoach Classic champion. The Manly fan left all in his wake to take the mantle as the game's best player, and he's now aiming to become the first winner to be take the title twice. Dez is the king of the PODs, with his shrewd ability to identify the low ownership SuperCoach stars ultimately paving the way for his triumphant year. His insights into what's required to claim the overall title will be key for coaches looking to emulate his success.

NRL

The Final Word: Haas replacement, fullback solutions, skippers

2019 NRL Supercoach champion Dez Creek looks at three burning questions plaguing Supercoaches for the run home.

NRL

The Final Word: Round 19 NRL Supercoach Strategy

2019 Supercoach champion Dez Creek runs through his NRL Supercoach strategy, trades and captains for Round 19

NRL

The Final Word: Round 17 NRL Supercoach Strategy

2019 champion Dezzy Creek, sitting 306th overall, runs through his NRL Supercoach Strategy and Captains for Round 17.

NRL

Top 5 money-maker rankings: Round 5

2019 NRL Supercoach champion Declan Creek updates his top five Supercoach cheapies for Round 5.

NRL

Ranking the NRL Supercoach top five cheapies

2019 NRL Supercoach champion Declan Creek ranks his top five cheapies for the upcoming round of the season.

Former winner

Updated team reveal: 2019 champion Dezzy Creek drops his squad

Updated: 2019 NRL Supercoach champion Dezzy Creek reveals his NRL Supercoach squad to start the 2024 season.

time's ticking

Final word: Strategy, skippers, trades, Round 25

2019 champ Dez Creek has the final say on the major Round 25 plays, skippers, trades and more.

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Final word: Strategy, skippers, trades, Round 22

2019 champ Dez Creek has the final say on the major Round 22 plays, skippers, trades and more.

Deep dive

Updated! Team lists: Supercoach round 20 squad analysis

2019 NRL Supercoach champion Dez Creek analyses the squads dropped for round 20 of the 2023 season.

Deep dive

Updated! Team lists: Supercoach round 19 squad analysis

2019 NRL Supercoach champion Dez Creek analyses the squads dropped for round 19 of the 2023 season.

Zero in

To build the bank or break it? That is the question

2019 champ Dez Creek runs through this week's trades and the players to keep a close eye on to help you figure out whether to build the bank or break it

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Final word: Strategy, skippers, trades, Round 17

2019 champ Dez Creek has the final say on the major Round 17 plays, skippers, trades and more.

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Final word: Strategy, skippers, trades, Round 15

2019 champ Dez Creek has the final say on the major Round 15 plays, skippers, trades and more.

best buys

Round 14: Ranking the best 2RF buy options

With so many options to choose from in the 2RF position, 2019 champion Dez Creek ranks the best players avalaible

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Final word: Strategy, skippers, trades, Round 12

2019 champ Dez Creek has the final say on the major Round 12 plays, including PODs, skippers, trades and more.

Zero in

Round 11 trade targets: Ranking the best buy options

2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek ranks the top players to target ahead of Round 11

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Final word: Strategy, skippers, trades, Round 7

2019 champion Dez Creek has the final say on the major Round 7 plays, including PODs, skippers, trades and more.

Zero in

Round 5 trade targets: Ranking the best buy options

2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek ranks the top players to target ahead of Round 5

Zero in

Round 4 trade targets: Ranking the best buy options

2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek ranks the top players to target ahead of Round 4

Zero in

Round 2 trade targets: Ranking the best buy options

2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek ranks the top players to target ahead of Round 2

Squad Reveal

Team reveal: Dez Creek drops his 2023 SC squad

With trials done and dusted, 2019 champion Dez Creek reveals his highly anticipated 2023 NRL SuperCoach team

Last play

Tackling the final round of the SuperCoach season

2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek shares his strategy and trade targets for the final round of the season.

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Final Word: Trades, tactics, tips, Round 23

2019 champion Dez Creek has the final say on the major Round 23 plays, including PODs, skippers, trades and more.

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Final Word: Trades, tactics, tips, Round 21

2019 champion Dez Creek has the final say on the major Round 21 plays, including PODs, skippers, trades and more.

Trade plan

Don’t out-think the room, lock in proven guns

2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek has a word of warning for those trying to get too tricky with trades this week.

Big decisions

Assessing the major trades plaguing Round 18

2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek assesses the likes of Fifita, Grant and Munster and their importance this round.

Zero in

Round 17 targets: Ranking the top buy candidates

2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek ranks the top players to target ahead of Round 17

Vital reading

Squad Breakdown: Analysing the Round 15 teams

2019 NRL SuperCoach winner Declan Creek analyses every squad dropped on team list Tuesday.

Zero in

Round 14 targets: Ranking the top buy candidates

2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek ranks the top players to target ahead of Round 14.

Key period

Bye targets: Ranking the top Rd 13 players in each position

2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek ranks the top three players to target in every position for Round 13.

Double up!

Captain’s Challenge: Round 11, skippers to target and avoid

We run the rule over the best NRL SuperCoach captaincy and vice-captaincy options to consider.

Winning edge

Champion PODs: Unique players to find an edge, Round 9

2019 NRL SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best low-ownership options to set you apart from rivals.

Vital reading

Squad Breakdown: Analysing the Round 7 teams

2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek analyses every squad dropped on team list Tuesday.

Key reading

Squad Breakdown: Analysing the Round 6 teams

2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek analyses every squad dropped on team list Tuesday.

Key reading

Squad Breakdown: Analysing the Round 5 teams

2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek analyses every squad dropped on team list Tuesday.

2RF analysis

Back-row: Top five picks to replace Crichton/Fifita

With plenty selling Crichton and Fifita this week, 2019 champion Dez Creek ranks the top candidates to fill the position.

Team reveal

Team Announcement: 2019 champion Dez Creek drops squad

Looking to claim his second crown, 2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek drops his initial team ahead of Rd 1.

Top dollar

The $1.25m question: Is Tommy Turbo worth the big bucks?

2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek takes a deeper look into the dilemma of whether to start with or without Tom Trbojevic this season.

Double up

Captain’s Challenge: Who to skipper in Round 25?

We run the rule over the best NRL SuperCoach captaincy options to select in Round 25.

Double up!

Captain’s Challenge: Who to skipper in Round 24?

We run the rule over the best NRL SuperCoach captaincy options to select in Round 24.

Double up

Captain’s Challenge: Who to skipper in Round 23?

We run the rule over the best NRL SuperCoach captaincy options to select in Round 23.

Running low

Final plays: Where to utilise your last trade(s)

2019 champion Dez Creek looks at options for those with few trades, and the likes of Lolo, Crichton, and Hynes posing issues.

Winning advice

Champion’s Advice: Final strategy in hunt for overall glory

2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek reveals his strategy for those in the hunt for first place and overall glory.

Final tactics

Year of the Replacement: Why it could decide final standings

2019 champion Dez Creek highlights why this season has been so unique, and why 'the replacements' may decide the overall race.

Strong finish

Post bye strategy: Major run home targets

With the bye period done and dusted, 2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek turns his attention to the run home.

Winner's advice

Champion PODs: Rd 17, unique players to find an edge

2019 NRL SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best low-ownership options to set you apart from rivals.

Five star

Super trade week: Who to target with five trades?

2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek prioritises the players - including three "must-haves" - for the super trade week.

2RF rankings

Positional analysis: Breaking down the second-row contenders

2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek takes a deep dive into the 2RF position that is causing headaches for the first time in years.

Planning ahead

Trade plan R14-17: Priority targets + strategy

2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek prioritises the players and positions to target leading into the second major bye round.

Winning advice

Champion PODs: Rd 13, unique players to find an edge

2019 NRL SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best low-ownership options to set you apart from rivals.

Winning advice

Champion PODs: Bye round edition, unique players to find an edge

2019 NRL SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best low-ownership options to set you apart from rivals over the bye period.

Vital call

Pivotal decision: Ranking the SuperCoach 5/8 contenders

2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek breaks down the all-important 5/8 position that could make-or-break the overall race.

Winning advice

Champion (Anti) PODs: Unique players to find an edge

2019 NRL SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best popular moves to avoid to set you apart from rivals.

Wide open

Champion Trades: Key targets in coming rounds

2019 NRL SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best options to trade in over coming rounds.

Changing times

New era: Redefining the value of a trade

Should we start redefining the value of trades and cash generation in the modern SuperCoach era? 2019 champion Dez Creek asks the question.

Winning edge

Champion PODs: Rd 5, unique players to find an edge

2019 NRL SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best low-ownership options to set you apart from rivals.

Winning edge

Champion PODs: Rd 3, unique players to find an edge

2019 NRL SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best low-ownership options to set you apart from rivals.

Winning edge

Champion PODs: Rd 2, unique players to find an edge

2019 NRL SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best low-ownership options to set you apart from rivals.

Winner's tips

Team Announcement: 2019 champion Dez Creek drops his side

2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek drops his initial team ahead of Round 1, with a unique strategy to start the season.

Time's ticking

Final Word Awards: SuperCoach 2020 season

2019 first and second place-getters Walson Carlos and Dez Creek team up to deliver the 2020 SuperCoach awards.

X-Factor

Champion PODs: Unique players to find an edge, RD 18

2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best low-ownership options to set you apart from rivals.

Winning touch

Champion’s advice: Strategy for taking the title

2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek outlines the tactics required to go all the way to SuperCoach glory in 2020.

X-Factor

Champion PODs: Unique players to find an edge, RD 16

2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best low-ownership options to set you apart from rivals.

Winning advice

Champion PODs: Unique players to find an edge, RD 15

2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best low-ownership options to set you apart from rivals.

Winning advice

Champion PODs: Unique players to find an edge, RD 14

2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best low-ownership options to set you apart from rivals.

Winning advice

Champion PODs: Unique players to find an edge, RD 13

2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best low-ownership options to set you apart from rivals.

Winning advice

Champion PODs: Unique players to find an edge, RD 12

2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best low-ownership options to set you apart from rivals.

Winning advice

Champion PODs: Unique players to find an edge

2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best low-ownership options to set you apart from rivals.

King's advice

Champion PODs: Reshaping your overall strategy

2019 winner Dez Creek gives his thoughts on how you can differentiate your strategy to claim overall glory.

X-factor

Champion PODs: Unique players to find an edge

2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best low-ownership options to set you apart from rivals.

X-factor

Champion PODs: Unique players to find an edge

2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best low-ownership options to set you apart from rivals.

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X-factor

Champion PODs: Unique players to find an edge

2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best low-ownership options to set you apart from rivals.

X-factor

Champion PODs: Unique players to find an edge

2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best low-ownership options to set you apart from rivals.

X-factor

Champion PODs: Unique players to find an edge

2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best low-ownership options to set you apart from rivals.

X-factor

Champion PODs: Unique players to find an edge

2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best low-ownership options to set you apart from rivals.

New tactic

Nuffin Up: Champion’s left field strategy

To be the champ, think like the champ. 2019 winner Dez Creek has a unique and high-risk view towards chasing the title in 2020.

Champion PODs

Champion PODs: Unique players to find an edge

2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best low-ownership options to set you apart from rivals.

Going hard

Super trade week: Dez Creek reveals his moves

With five trades to work with, 2019 SuperCoach champion Dez Creek is taking an aggressive approach to Round 3.

Champion PODs

Champion PODs: Unique players to find an edge

2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek eyes off the best low-ownership options to set you apart from rivals.

Captain's Challenge

Champion’s advice: Captain selection, early trade strategy

2019 champion Dez Creek looks at captaincy selection and strategy for early season trade management.

Expert Analysis

Champion’s advice: Bye-planning + trade management

2019 winner Dez Creek gives an insight into his bye-planning strategy and use of trades.

Squad reveal

Team announcement: Dez Creek

2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek announces his Round 1 team as he eyes back-to-back titles.

Expert Analysis

Champion’s advice: Trade priority, cash generation v points

2019 winner Dez Creek looks at increasing team value against the hunt for points.

Expert Analysis

Champion’s advice: How to select your PODs

2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek looks into the methodology behind selecting your PODs in 2020.

Expert Analysis

Rankings: SuperCoach top 10 must-have guns

2019 champion Declan Creek analyses and ranks the stars you can't ignore for Round 1.